Joan's Building Lean Muscle with NO-Beta!

[Buffycat3]

Ha!
I was so inthrawlled with ********, I almost forgot to post my workout....and it was good one!
despite my arm pain..grrr!

So...to start off with..just to get it out of the way.
Our state of Ohio, no longer has LeBron James as a Cleveland Cavalier.
My thoughts: I would've liked him to stay..But the Team Goes On! GO CAVS!

K

Second thing...I get the 'things' revmoved from head July 21st.
Yay!

K

Now on to my Training of Shoulders!
Yaaaay!

I had to compensate for the pain in my arm by using different grip, and lowering weight.
The results were...
Great Burned-Out Delts!
Ha!

CreaDyl and NO-Beta, are SUPER products! Endurance, Rush and Power! They helped with this w/o, no dout!

SHOULDERS

Single Arm DB Press
32: 6-7-8-8-8
Both: 25: 13

Head-On-Bench DB Laterals
25: 20
30: 13-14
35: 10-11

Front-Plate Raises
45: 11-11-12-12

Leaning DB Laterals
30: 12-13-14-15

DB Up-Right Rows
30: 15-16
35: 14-16

DB Laterals
15: 13-14-15-16

--Delts On Fire!

CARDIO

30min Between TM, ELP, BIKE!!

--Sweaty! Ha!


Note: 12 wks out! ... I am seeing changes ..good changes.. more defined, leaner, harder!! Yessssss!

[StlBarbie]

******** gets addictive ... ..............................

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[Buffycat3]

I wanted to do cardio today....and I did!
But NOT at this time...lol
I wanted to sleep longer, but my internal clock is stuck.
I had a great session!

CreaDyl before w/o. Yum!!!!

45min between the TM, ELP and BIKE!
--kinda have a headache, ugh....But a good session--Nice-N-Sweaty!


Today going to take Emily on a date ..Dinner and a Movie.
Actually it is Movie then Dinner
"Eclipse"
then eat at "Crazy Dave's Restaurant" to get one of their delicious grilled chicken salads!


Have a super day Everyone!




Barbie!!
Thanks!!!
I did!!

[StlBarbie]

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[Buffycat3]

I woke up to darkness this morning.
The power was out for hours.
But I had a back workout to do!
So I grabbed two candels and a flashlight....and I Trained my Back Good and Hard!


Before training, I got my self a serving of CreaDyl and NO-Beta via Flashlight LOL
This ^ plus agravated by the inconvience of no lights....I got a Super Rush from Double T!
Thanks Bunches!!!


This is the begining of Week 5C.
Supersetting
But since the power was out...I didn't superset these exercises (dunno I didn't..lol)

BACK

Weighted Pull-Ups
25: 10-11-11-11
BW: 14

Seated Close Grip Rows
155: 12-11-11-12

One-Arm Pull-Downs
55: 6
50: 10-10-10

Reverse-Grip BB Rows
150: 9-9-9-9

Close-Grip Pull-Ups
15: 10
10: 10
5: 10
BW: 10

Inverted Rows
BW: 14-15-15-15

Smith Rack Deads --here's when the power came back on.
115: 11-11-11

--Great Power! Pushed Hard!

CARDIO

30min between TM, ELP, BIKE.

--Intense-N-Sweaty!

*OH BB Squats
35: 15-15-14

*BB Sumo Split Squats
35: 16-17-18

--Nice Burn!


Emily and I will be having lunch with my Parents today!
I love them!
<3

High Carb Day!
WW Bread
Oats
Sweet Potato
Brown Rice

Proteins are:
Chicken
Eggwhites
Protein Powder

Veggies:
Cabbage


Y'all have a sweet sunday!

[Simpy]

Nice workout, Joan. Sounds like you and Emily have had a fun, full weekend.

[StlBarbie]

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[Buffycat3]

Yep, still working with arm issue.
*sigh*
I gave it my best.
Even tho the arm was aching at the end of the session, My biceps and triceps were totally pumped and hard!
Yesss!
Supersets: Week 5C

Took my lovely does of Creadyl and NO-Beta before training...and Wow! Super Pump!
My arms were looking goooood!
Thanks!
Note to self...MUST get me more Glutacene


BICEPS

BB Curls
45:13- 12-12
55: 8

SS/
Incline DB Curls
20: 14-13-13
25: 9

Preacher(Spider)Curls
50: 13-13-12-12

SS/
DB Hammer Curls
25: 12-13-13-13

Cable Curls-- Drop Sets
35: 9
30: 8
25: 9
20: 10

--Good Hard Pump! Feeling Full-N-Hard!

TRICEPS

Both-Arms DB Kick-Backs
30: 13-18
35: 16-18
*25: 18-20

SS/
Weighted Dips
60: 13-13-13-15
BW: 20-20

DB OH Ext.
40: 16-20
45: 18-18

SS/
CGBP
95: 13-10-10-10

Weighted Bench Dips
45: 23
35: 23
25: 25
BW: 26-25

--Good Pump! Hardness!!

CARDIO

30min between TM, ELP, BIKE!

--Intensly Sweaty!




Back to work after a lovely weekend!
I am lucky to be able to work with my husband (diff dpt)

Note:
I've found out that taking Pepto Bismol before bed....after a refeed day that leaves one bloated and uncomfortable...Really helps ya feel good in the morning!

Nice workout, Joan. Sounds like you and Emily have had a fun, full weekend.

*waves*
Hi Simpy!

[StlBarbie]

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**you know where to get your GLUTACENE hookup**

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[Buffycat3]

REST DAY!

No Weights
No Cardio

Gotta rest the bod for the 'Blast' tomorrow!
It'll thank me.

Glad the arm is hanging in there and I am sure keeping up with you is no small feat!!!

Thanks I needed to hear something like this!
and you said it perfectly!

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If I haven't told you I am sooo loving these ^ contests. Lemm say now...Love Them!
I love reading everyone's entries on the topic of the day.

Thank you for the Glutacene Hookup *hug*

[journey2swole]

Looking forward to that "Blast" tomorrow

Haha, enjoy your rest day, I know you will be killin it tomorrow bright and early

[StlBarbie]

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[Buffycat3]

Whew!
Niiiice Workout!
BAM!! Gave my chest a pounding!

My arm is still bothering me, but not as bad as a couple days ago.
I am taking it easy with it, both in training and at my job *sigh*
Trying to use it in a different way so not to aggravate it too much.

I took my delicious orange CreaDyl and NO-Beta before training!
What a 'Rush', with power and endurance...Love it!
Soon, my Glutacene will be joing the stack again...I will not run out again, b/c this stuff is such a benefit to my training!


Supersets: Week 5C

CHEST

Standing Cable Flyes
115: 12-7-9-9
*100: 12

SS/
Incline Smith Press
90: 11-9-9-10

Incline DB Flyes
35: 11-10-11-11

SS/
Decline Push-Ups
BW: 30-30-28-30

Bench Press - DropSets
90: 9
85: 9
80: 9
75: 10
70: 11-11

--Good Hard Pump! Gotta get the pecs big and ripped!


ABS

Reverse Crunches
SS/ Obliques
Double Crunches
SS/ Captain's Chair
Jack-Knifes
3x To Failure

--Nice Contraction!

CARDIO

TM: 15
ELP: 10
BEIKE: 10

--Nice-N-Sweaty!

Looking forward to that "Blast" tomorrow

Haha, enjoy your rest day, I know you will be killin it tomorrow bright and early

BAM!
lol
The rest was beneficial....The Chest Workout was Wonderful!

....and good morning to ya

[Buffycat3]

Realization has Really set in.
Been going over last contest-prep w/o's, diet.
Focus
Push
Dream It
Do It


Today's training was Supersetting of Legs!
Week 5C

Gobbled up my 'Power/Rush' stack of CreaDyl and NO-Beta...and hit the squat rack!
Ahhh, all the way down...it hurts, heh!

LEGS

Squats
135: 10-10-10-10

Extensions
160: 13-13-13-14-14

DB Split Squats
45: 9-9-9-10
SS/
Leg Press
200: 13-15
130: 10-10

Feet-Together Squats
130: 12-11-11-11
SS/
DB SLDL
50: 10-10-11-10

OH BB Squats
35: 14-14-15

--Wobbly! Legs Tight!

CALVES

Standing Raises
Smith Donkey Raises
Lying Leg Press
4x to failure

--Good Burn!


Recumbent Bike for 20min
--Sweaty
--Legs Hard!



Today:
Feel legs becoming more sore thru-out the day.
High Carb Day
Hot icky work
Dr Appt.
*thinking all day long*


NOTE--Special prayers to my friend who is traveling *waves hi* Have Fun G/F!!!

[journey2swole]

Another awesome inspiring workout I knew you would kill it again today. haha Killer weight on those leg extensions too.

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Looking forward to tomorrows workout. It is back day for me

[Buffycat3]

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Hey Ya'll
I'm going for it all the way!
Staying on Track, Sticking with the program, Seeing beautiful results.
Cuz I Luv It!!


Today's Training is Supersets of Delightful Delts!
Week 5C

SHOULDERS

Standing Smith Press
65: 10-11-12-12
SS/
DB-Cheat-Laterals
35: 10-11-12-12

Incline DB Laterals
35: 15-13-13-15
SS/
BB Up-Right Rows
65: 15-15-16-17

Front-Plate Raises - DropSets
45: 10
35: 12
25: 14
10: 20

Straight-Arm DB Laterals
20: 12-16-16-17
SS/
BB Shrugs
85: 25
105: 20
115: 20
120: 16

--Nice Burn! Hard! Fatigued!

CARDIO

30min between TM, ELP, BIKE!

--Whew! Intense-n-Sweaty!

Another awesome inspiring workout I knew you would kill it again today. haha Killer weight on those leg extensions too.

Looking forward to tomorrows workout. It is back day for me

Alright!
Yep I killed my legs...they are telling me so by how sore they are right now lol

Enjoy your back workout!

[Buffycat3]

Getting it together..depsite any obstacles, mental or physical!

...I have to, b/c that's what life is all about (it seems). Little obstacles tossed at ya here and there.
But gotta keep it together.

Today's training took place early this Saturday morning, Right after I took my CreaDyl and NO-Beta stack!

Great rush, power, endurance!

I trained Back with the new week of 6C Heavy Week.
But..since my arm is still tender/painful....I couldn't give it my All-Out with this workout.
I gave it my best and decided It was Rather Damn Good! lol
(ya know despite the injury..heh!)

BACK

Weighted Pull-Ups
40: 7-8-8-8 --not perfect form, so I dropped lbs and went for better form.
30: 10-10
BW: 15

Reverse-Grip BB Bent-Over Rows
170: 5-6-6-6
160: 8-8

Pull-Downs
115: 6-6 --not perfect form, so I dropped lbs and went for better form.
110: 7-7
100: 9
90: 12

Close-Grip Seated Rows
170: 7-7-8-8

Smith Rack Deads
125: 10-10
130: 8-8

--Ugh! Ftatiuge! Hard! Worked! DONE!

CARDIO

30min between TM, ELP and BIKE

--Intensly Sweat-A-Fying!


OK!!
I realize it is Now 11 weeks out from comp!
Holy Moses!
I wanted to take progress photos, but I didn't plan it out very well.
Grrr.
I will soon.

Ya'll Take Care , Be happy, strong, healthy!!!

[Buffycat3]

Today we (Randy, Evan, Emily, Marleah, and i ) are going to "Cedar Point" ...The Amazment Park!
http://www.cedarpoint.com/
We go every year for our 'family trip'.
Yaaay! Fun Times!
It's gonna be Hot...Oye!


I got my workout done and accomplished...felt Great!
I only did 20 min cardio...thinking that I will be doing a Lot of walking the huge park today.
(hope this was a proper decision)

Today's training took place after induging in 3NO-Betas, and scoop of yummy CreaDyl
Power was with me!


I had to be careful and watch my arm..(yes still painful)..some exercises I had to use different grips in order to keep my arm from hurting too badly.

All in All I gave my biceps and triceps a very 'pumped-up' workout!
^Happy!

BICEPS
--This starts week 6C. Heavy: 4-6reps (accomodated for pain...bit of higher reps w/slightly lower lbs.)

BB Curls
55: 11
60: 8-8-8
65: 6

Preacher (spider) Curls
35: 9-10-10-10

One Arm Preacher Curls
35: 6
30: 7-7

--Nice Pump!

TRICEPS

CGBP
105: 6-6-7-8
85: 12-12

DB Skull-Crushers
25: 12-12-12-12

Standing DB Ext.
35: 12-13
40: 14-15

DB Kick-Backs -Both
40: 12-12-12-13

Dips
BW: 20-17-18
SS/
Bench Dips
BW: 20-16-20

--Nice Hard Pump!

CARDIO

20min between ELP and Recumbent Bike

--Nice Sweat!


Ya'll have a happy, healthy, Strong Day!

[SR800]

Wow!!!! That back work is really something Joan!!

[StlBarbie]

AWESOME WO JOANNIE!!!
I can't wait to hear the tale of Cedar Point ... you had a GORGEOUS DAY!!!

and just so you know ... the ZOMBIES are HERE ....

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[Buffycat3]

Whew!
I am beat!

Needless to say NO workout today for Me!!!! Rest!!

Playing is Hard Work! .....Cedar Point + Rollercoasters + Standing in Line + Near 100degree Heat = VERY exhausted Joan!

We all had a GREAT time, but the heat was just about unbearable...what a hard day it turned out to be...Hard But FUN!

Relief from the heat came after 9hours of 90+temp, when a storm rolled in around 7:00pm...Ahhh felt goood.
But they shut the rides down b/c of lightening/storm.
Evan almostwon a huge gorilla...


Here's a couple pictures from our time a Cedar Point:

Wow!!!! That back work is really something Joan!!

Thank you!
My back was experiancing some wicked DOMS from that workout!
Ha! Love it!

AWESOME WO JOANNIE!!!
I can't wait to hear the tale of Cedar Point ... you had a GORGEOUS DAY!!!

and just so you know ... the ZOMBIES are HERE ....

ZOMBIES!!!! We all know the Zombie apocalypse is coming sooner or later!! Tell us WHAT you have in YOUR Zombie survival kit to make it through it for the 7-19-10 Betacene contest! Three post limit 18 and older!!!

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Thanks Barbie!!
My back and arms feel the effects from them workouts!
Of course Creadyl and NO-Beta had their role in this outcome...Thanks!!

Awww, dang-it I missed the Zombie contest.
I'll go read what everyone wrote, and to see who won.

Take Care!

[StlBarbie]

OMG .. Joannie .... you look just INCREDIBLE!!!!
I just LOVE it when you post pics!!!
Cedar Point looks like so much fun ... I have to have Mark take me!!!

Now that the ZOMBIE THREAT has been nullified .... it's time to share the love ....

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[Buffycat3]

Goooood Morning!
I am so rested, and was so eager to train chest/abs this morning.

I was thinking of how I could accomodate for my sore/injured arm for today's training.
Being it is 'Heavy Week', I wasn't sure if my arm could take the presseing of the heavier lbs. With good form.
So here's what I did for this weeks chest training:

CHEST
-- I am pleased to say w/careful position of my left arm I was able to keep good form.Yesss!

Bench Press
80: 12
90: 11
95: 9
100: 7
105: 7
110: 4

Incline Smith Press
High-Medium-Low

High: 75: 11
Med: 80: 10
Low: 85: 10
Low: 85: 10
Med: 80: 8
High: 75: 10

DB Flyes
45: 4-4-4-4

DB's Together Press
40: 6-6-6-7

--Niiice Hard Pump!


ABS

Decline Reverse Crunches
SS/Obliques
Double Crunches
SS/Captain's Chair
Jack-Knifes
3x To Failure

--Good Contraction!
*thinking of bringing in an additional day of ab training*

CARDIO

30min between TM, ELP and BIKE

--I dug deeper for more intensity...gotta step it up a notch! Don't be a whimp!!



Today:
Low Carbs.
Feel my chest develop soreness.
Work all day in the heat.
Get info from doctor about my surgery tomorrow.
Continue day 2 of 'testing' requested by my doctor.



Everyone...Have a Strong, Happy, Healthy Day!!!

OMG .. Joannie .... you look just INCREDIBLE!!!!
I just LOVE it when you post pics!!!
Cedar Point looks like so much fun ... I have to have Mark take me!!!

Now that the ZOMBIE THREAT has been nullified .... it's time to share the love ....

Double-T get mushy for 7-20-10 contest! Post you favorite love song. Three post limit must be 18 to enter!!! Be it who you have or who you want!

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Aw Thanks Barbie!!
You say just the right thing to make me feel good...THANKS!

Love Song? hummm?
Can't wait to read what others write

G'day to ya!

[Simpy]

lol. I love the look that the girl in pink is giving you as she walked by. You look awesome!

[StlBarbie]

TIME TO PLAY ON ~~~~

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[Buffycat3]

Even though I don't need to go to the Hospital (out-paitient surgery..for 'cysts' removal on my head) utill 9:00am, I woke up at usual weekday hour.
I wanted to get my training in plus see Randy off for work.

Focus Dammit!
Heh!
I tried hard to push my legs to their limits...got a tiny-bit pukey during two exercises.

It's crunch time! 11wks out..*Gasp*
Focus and Push!

Started with my supps of CreaDyl and NO-Beta!
I started feeling the reaction about 10min into my leg training...Yes! Good Stuff!

This is week 6C.

LEGS

Squats
125: 13
160: 6-7-7-7-7
125: 13

Single Leg Press --I felt pukey after these!
165: 10-11-10-11
Both: 17

Single Leg Extensions
110: 9-8-9-8
Both: 17-16

Lying Leg Curls
80: 7-8-8-8
70: 11

Smith Split Squats --Felt pukey!
150: 6-6-6-6

--Wobbly! Pushed! Pukey!

CALVES

Lying Calf Press: 4x

Standing Calf Raises:
Forward:4x
In: 4x
Out: 4x

Smith Donkey Raises: 4x

--Great Burn!!


Rode the Recumbent Bike for 20min...Sweat-tay!



Best wishes to everyone!!

lol. I love the look that the girl in pink is giving you as she walked by. You look awesome!

hehe! yeah , I know! Funny

Thanks Leah!

TIME TO PLAY ON ~~~~

Its HOT here!!! So HOT I am about to sweat to death!!! Reminds of summer time! 7-21-10's contest is list YOUR childhood summer time memories! What are they? Ice cream truck? Water hose? Toes in the water and ass in the sand? Three post limit. 18 and older!

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Hot indeed!
*waves* Hi Barbie (speaking of Hottt! *wink*)

.

[Buffycat3]

Here we are! lol

Progress Contest Prep Pictures at 11wks out....Yikes!

I took these with my cell-phone..so the quality of the pics are not top-notch.

I weighed in at 100lbs.
Been doing the 'contest cut' since end of May...just little by little tweaking the diet.

Any suggestions/tips/comments on how I am at this point of the game, is Welcomed! Plz!!

[jovinni]

My only comment at this point is "I can't wait to see you on stage!!!!"

[StlBarbie]

Neither can I!!!!

Joannie, make sure to enter your own name and send all your friends!!!

Make sure to vote and enter your name here ....

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[StlBarbie]

Tomorrow, we get to abuse Paul ....

*7-21-10's contest: Roast Paul Burton our CEO!! The guy that Creates our formulas. I mean come on that HAIR!! Those shoes!! That dress!!! BRING IT!!!! Three post limit, 18 and older!!!

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